Hi all I'm new here. I'm not massively experienced at 3d printing but have had a printer for a few years and think I mostly know what I'm doing. All of a sudden my extruder gear has started slipping on PLA filament a few hours into a print and grinds its way through. I'm at my wits end trying to fix it and could really do with some help and advice. I have a standard Ender 3 Max apart from a BL Touch upgrade. I have replaced, the Bowden tube multiple times with the standard Creality tube and Capricorn tube, the Bowden tube fitting on the hot end, the entire hot end (thinking it was something ..read more

You're right, my idea didn't make sense. Thanks for the help Statistics: Posted by luktal — Wed May 29, 2024 8:19 am ..read more

I want to buy a heater before buying the printer to check if this is the only problem (this is what the seller claims). How will you do that? Is the idea to have a heater standing ready and then buy the Tina2? The heating element itself will be 12V but I'm not sure what wattage. Neither am I sure it is a straightforward operation to replace just the heater in the block, as it is sealed in with some kind of (presumably) heat transfer compound. Also incorporated into the block is a thermistor/thermocouple temperature sensor. I am unwilling to try disassembling my heater block any further tha ..read more

Hello, I have the option of purchasing Tina2s with a damaged hotend heater (wires torn out from the heater). Is it possible to replace the heater itself? If so, can you tell me what the voltage, power and diameter are? I want to buy a heater before buying the printer to check if this is the only problem (this is what the seller claims). Unfortunately, where I live it is not possible to buy the entire hotend as one part, and I couldn't find the entire hotend on Aliexpress either. Statistics: Posted by luktal — Tue May 28, 2024 2:15 pm ..read more

I'm not active on the 3D front ATM, but keep an eye out for posts to answer. I don't know what the answer to low turn-out is, it seems people would rather use Facebook (!). Statistics: Posted by CrazyIvan — Thu May 23, 2024 6:34 am ..read more

To encourage users to post and foster discussion the forum has become read only to members again. Statistics: Posted by 3dadmin — Wed May 22, 2024 12:00 pm ..read more

Alrighty, did some steps to improve the 3D printing conditions in my 'shop! First step, clean up everything! LOL, check! Second step, rearrange the printers into the corner which is the farthest from the cold draft. Check! Third step, separate the new printer section from the rest of the 'shop, also check! Granted, a simple shower curtain isn't much of an 'enclosure', BUT I'm hoping it would keep the environment inside the printing area a bit more stable, and at least it should keep dust and draft at bay better than before. I also added few leftover sheets of styrofoam on the concrete ..read more

You're absolutely right, my apology. Who are you apologising for? Visual Inspection: Look for any visible signs of wear, tear, or misalignment on the bearings. Manual Movement: Try moving the gantry up and down by hand. Does it feel loose or jerky? Who are you asking? Statistics: Posted by CrazyIvan — Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:27 am ..read more

Did you use your finger on the top of the z screw and push it side to side? Push it firmly enough and mine moved about 2mm. This test has to be done with the gantry all the way to the bottom close to touching the bed. If the gantry is at the top then you wont get the movement since the gantry keeps the Z screw in alignment. That's unrealistic. There is nothing (during normal operation) shoving the top of the Z lead screw, so you are demonstrating your point with something which won't happen in practice. Nonetheless, if the gantry is moving 2mm surely there is something wrong with the Z ax ..read more

The fluctuating temperature in your workshop (12°C to 24°C) is definitely a culprit. PLA likes a stable printing environment, ideally around 20-25°C. Rapid temperature swings can cause warping, delamination, and filament jams. Keeping your filament spools on the desk might be exposing them to moisture, especially with the fluctuating temperatures. Even PLA can absorb moisture, leading to inconsistent printing and clogs. Statistics: Posted by jannickz — Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:02 am ..read more